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Driven Spin Systems as Quantum Thermodynamic Machines: Fundamental Limits
M. J. Henrich, M. Michel, G. Mahler
We show that coupled two level systems like qubits studied in quantum information can be used as a thermodynamic machine. At least three qubits or spins are necessary and arranged…
Small quantum networks operating as quantum thermodynamic machines
M. J. Henrich, M. Michel, G. Mahler
We show that a 3-qubit system as studied for quantum information purposes can alternatively be used as a thermodynamic machine when driven in finite time and interfaced between two…
Global and local relaxation of a spin-chain under exact Schroedinger and master-equation dynamics
Markus J. Henrich, Mathias Michel, Michael Hartmann +2
We solve the Schroedinger equation for an interacting spin-chain locally coupled to a quantum environment with a specific degeneracy structure. The reduced dynamics of the whole sp…